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  1. Yerusha

    Why do you need a meter?

    I am curious why people has meters to take readings.. I asked my DN at the Desmond Program about the need for measuring your levels daily, and she told me that i will only need to do so if my Doctor recomends me having a meter.. If you have a meter can you explain why you have one, how does this...
  2. Yerusha

    Can Specific Proteins and Carbs Keep Weight Off?

    We have always heard that "calories in versus calories out" is the hard and fast rule when it comes to weight loss. Of course, being mindful of calories is important because consistently taking in more calories than you need will ultimately lead to weight gain and possibly subsequent health...
  3. Yerusha

    What fruit is ok ?

    All great advise Claire, I was advised by my Doctor to cut out Bananas, grapes, and other sugary fruits so i can lower my BG. I lately learned that pears is also on the list... apples and oranges seem to be OK so i have one every now and then.. i usually eat blueberries when i can find them but...
  4. Yerusha

    The Healthier Choice: Almond Milk vs. Milk

    Almond milk and cow's milk are both packed with nutrients, but pros and cons may exist for each. Many different types of cow and almond milk are available commercially, so it's often difficult to determine which is the healthiest. The best choice for you depends on a variety of factors...
  5. Yerusha

    Scientists: Avoid fats, not carbs

    According to scientists we should avoid fats, not carbs, if you want to lose weight... If you want to lose weight, you should cut fat from your diet instead of carbohydrates, a new study claims!! These foods are very bad for us so not sure about their advise!!! :( Writing in the Cell...
  6. Yerusha

    Chosing the right meter!!

    What is a SD Codefree?
  7. Yerusha

    Despair - food problems

    Many people here will agree that there is a mass of confusion as to what is good and bad to eat, the problem is even worse for me as both my doctor and the nurse at the Desmond Program advised me that eating all things Brown in Portions is OK.. and here people are telling us to avoid brown...
  8. Yerusha

    Which Bread?

    Thanks for your advise i will certainly discuss this with my Doctor
  9. Yerusha

    Chosing the right meter!!

    As someone who has been newly diagnosed for less than six months, there are lots of discussions on Glucose Meters for testing, something which i think i need to do for my own personal daily records... I have looked around at the meters on offer here but wanted the panels advise on the type of...
  10. Yerusha

    Which Bread?

    Carol the bread is £1.00 and the Carbs are 34.2g of which 2.3g is sugar. My Doctor advised me to have oats which i eat daily, i buy Quaker Oats so i can have a measured packet but they contain more carbs and no sugar so i would say the bread is less harm right now. Still trying to work out what...
  11. Yerusha

    Curious! How and what do you all take to treat your hypos?

    I am just now learning about Hypo so not too sure how to recognize it as yet, strange though, since i have cut out literally all forms of sugar from my diet except the ones hidden in some foods like root veg and Rye Bread which i eat, i get a feeling of weakness at times more like a slight dizzy...
  12. Yerusha

    Not another diagnosis!....

    How do you determine if dog has diabetes.. never heard of this before do they have the same symptoms as humans?
  13. Yerusha

    Which Bread?

    Most discussions i have read has advised that it is OK to eat Brown Bread in moderation. I also attended the Desmond Program where we were all given Brown Bread to eat, the nurse, as well as my Doctor has also encourage eating no more than two slices of Brown Bread per serving. I am newly...